Get Interviewed: Macy Ring | The Ginger Rabbit

It took me way too long to finally walk through the door of The Ginger Rabbit.

Now I'm wondering what took me so long.

I stopped in thinking I'd browse for a few minutes and left with an armful of pantry items, several products I'd never seen before, and at least one new obsession that I'm intentionally not naming because I need enough inventory for myself and a backup for my backup.

If you know me, you know that's not a joke.

As someone who loves to cook, I'm constantly hunting for interesting ingredients and specialty foods. My pantry is probably overstocked by most people's standards, but one area I've always felt less confident in is Asian-inspired cooking.

That changed after discovering The Ginger Rabbit.

When I sat down with owner Macy Ring, founder of The Ginger Rabbit, for this edition of Get Interviewed, I learned that creating a specialty Asian market in Yucca Valley wasn't originally part of some grand plan. After years working in higher education, Macy made a career change and opened The Ginger Rabbit in April 2025, creating the kind of store she felt was missing from the High Desert.

That idea became The Ginger Rabbit, and the shelves are stocked with carefully curated products from small makers, specialty ingredients, unique snacks, beverages, sauces, pantry staples, and the kinds of items that make you immediately start planning what you're going to cook when you get home.

What makes the store special isn't just what's on the shelves.

It's Macy.

Leaving behind a career in higher education, Macy opened The Ginger Rabbit in April 2025. Since then, the shop has become more than a specialty market, it has become a place where people explore new flavors, ask questions, swap recipes, and leave inspired to try something different.

One of her favorite parts of the business is helping customers discover ingredients they've never used before, sharing recipe ideas, and giving people the confidence to experiment in the kitchen.

And it's working.

I've already found myself cooking with ingredients I never would have purchased before walking into the store.

Another thing I love is that every visit feels different. Products rotate regularly, new makers are introduced, and there's always something you've never seen before. It's the kind of place that rewards curiosity.

One of my favorite details from our conversation is that after naming the business, Macy later discovered the dirt road behind the store is actually called Rabbit Trail.

Some stories write themselves.

The High Desert needs businesses like The Ginger Rabbit. Places that introduce people to new experiences, support small makers, and create opportunities for connection around something as simple as food.

That's exactly why I created the Get Interviewed series, to highlight the entrepreneurs, makers, and local businesses helping shape the character of Joshua Tree and the surrounding High Desert.

If you haven't visited The Ginger Rabbit yet, learn from my mistake and don't wait as long as I did.

Follow @thegingerrabbit_market to see new products, recipes, and everything happening inside this one-of-a-kind High Desert market.